Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB

Johnboy1951 · 17-04-2018 10:36pm

P.C wrote: »

Hello All

I have ordered one of these boxes with open Vix on it. I am new to these linux boxes so it will probably be a big learning curve for me.
Can some tell me do they come with built-in WiFi or do I need to buy a WiFi dongal ?

The review linked on first page says it arrived with wifi dongle.

The Alpha plus is delivered with:
Power Supply
Remote with batteries included
1 x HDMI cable
1 x LNB loop cable
1 x USB WiFI Adapter
Fitting Screws for internal PVR

http://linux-tv.com/receiver/tiviar-alpha-plus/

sligojoek · 17-04-2018 10:45pm

P.C wrote: »

Hello All

I have ordered one of these boxes with open Vix on it. I am new to these linux boxes so it will probably be a big learning curve for me.
Can some tell me do they come with built-in WiFi or do I need to buy a WiFi dongal ?

If you're buying from this site you need to select which dongle you require.

https://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/tiviar-alpha-plus

P.C · 17-04-2018 10:46pm

Hello Johnboy1951 sligojoek

Thanks for all the info very much appreciated.
I did not see that when I was ordering it and yes it was from that website.
Will any WiFi dongal do or does it need to be the same make as the box sorry for all the Questions.

P.C · 17-04-2018 11:11pm

P.C wrote: »

Hello Johnboy1951 sligojoek

Thanks for all the info very much appreciated.
I did not see that when I was ordering it and yes it was from that website.
Will any WiFi dongal do or does it need to be the same make as the box sorry for all the Questions.

I see now the USB dongle should come with the box
Thanks all.

Maunderevents · 18-04-2018 1:06am

Hey made an order Sunday night from wos
Box was sent via dpd 48 hour,any one here know how long it will take tracking still says same thing.
I always find dpd to be slow and rubbish in past

vincent17 · 18-04-2018 8:04am

I am slowly getting to grips with the Tiviar box.
So far i am pleased with it apart from the very large white lights at the front of the box which lights up the room.
Is there a way i can dim these lights or turn them off all together?

Johnboy1951 · 18-04-2018 9:24am

vincent17 wrote: »

I am slowly getting to grips with the Tiviar box.
So far i am pleased with it apart from the very large white lights at the front of the box which lights up the room.
Is there a way i can dim these lights or turn them off all together?

Simplest, maybe temporary, solution --- put a piece of black electrical tape over the light and see how it works out.

P.C · 18-04-2018 3:17pm

Maunderevents wrote: »

Hey made an order Sunday night from wos
Box was sent via dpd 48 hour,any one here know how long it will take tracking still says same thing.
I always find dpd to be slow and rubbish in past

I ordered Sunday and I got it today at 11:30 from dpd

Maunderevents · 18-04-2018 3:56pm

Got my box today too ,how do I change my channel so say I press 1 on control and it brings me to number 1 for rte one like the channel list I made.
When I press now it's bringing me to a German channel

The high horse brigade · 18-04-2018 4:11pm

Maunderevents wrote: »

Got my box today too ,how do I change my channel so say I press 1 on control and it brings me to number 1 for rte one like the channel list I made.
When I press now it's bringing me to a German channel

This box is not plug and play you need to delete these default bouquets (groups of channels) and make your own. You have lots of things to do on a raw image, scan for channels, setup electronic program guide etc.
It'd be much easier for you just install my image which has everything configured.

Maunderevents · 18-04-2018 5:00pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

This box is not plug and play you need to delete these default bouquets (groups of channels) and make your own. You have lots of things to do on a raw image, scan for channels, setup electronic program guide etc.
It'd be much easier for you just install my image which has everything configured.

I have all channels in Irish and uk in order I want deleted all the rest have epg and hard drive set up for picons from the plugins but there are no Irish ones.

I got some skins from plugins but there not great
No sky like ones.

Any skins I put on from FileZilla don't show up in skin section either.

Sorted the channels so 1 is rte etc.

Maunderevents · 18-04-2018 5:55pm

Any idea how to fully turn of Audio description it's driving me up the wall of the U.K. Channels even on some of the adds

The high horse brigade · 18-04-2018 8:42pm

Maunderevents wrote: »

Any idea how to fully turn of Audio description it's driving me up the wall of the U.K. Channels even on some of the adds

Go to auto language settings and set your 1st language to English

My post earlier has a full set of picons

Maunderevents · 18-04-2018 11:36pm

Any idea what would cause the box to reboot anytime I try and watch a recording I did, screen goes blue and error message then reboots .
Also your full backup will That wipe my open atv or is your full backup just image and picons

The high horse brigade · 19-04-2018 6:31am

Maunderevents wrote: »

Any idea what would cause the box to reboot anytime I try and watch a recording I did, screen goes blue and error message then reboots .
Also your full backup will That wipe my open atv or is your full backup just image and picons

Did you buy an internal drive? Is your drive mounted properly? Did you initialise the disk?

Flashing an image wipes everything

Maunderevents · 19-04-2018 10:25pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Did you buy an internal drive? Is your drive mounted properly? Did you initialise the disk?

Flashing an image wipes everything

Hey yes they put it in its working fine all box is bar this fault anytime I got into recording it reboots
I'd not know enough to wipe the box

Below is image of what happens when I try to go into it
I want your set up on my box it looks nice

Hey yes pause etc works recording works but when I go into view it happens

UsedToWait · 19-04-2018 10:58pm

Thanks a lot THHB for sharing your image.

Got the box set up this evening - only have DVB-t2 here, but could pick up all Freeview channels by changing to UK and scanning..
Tried recording, which works fine..
Added youtube plugin, which is basic but functional..

Jeez, there's a bit of a learning curve on these boxes though!

As I've got the box for someone else, and am setting it up for him, I'd like to be able to remotely connect to it for troubleshooting.
I understand I'll need to set up port forwarding on his router and a dynamic dns service.

I was advised no-ip will do the job and is free, but am having trouble as

a} his router only supports paid services, e.g. dyndns,com
b) I can only find a plugin for dyndns to install on the box

Can anyone advise on a solution please?

Maunderevents · 19-04-2018 11:19pm

Is this what I put on my usb then into my box
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVomJIJQtqlTm91_92XvFlZr-2Iaacce/view
My tv is 720 yours is set for 1080 does that mean I won't be able to see it if I use your full back up on my box

The high horse brigade · 19-04-2018 11:35pm

Maunderevents wrote: »

Is this what I put on my usb then into my box
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVomJIJQtqlTm91_92XvFlZr-2Iaacce/view
My tv is 720 yours is set for 1080 does that mean I won't be able to see it if I use your full back up on my box

If you leave it until tomorrow eve I'll do another backup with resolution on auto, I'm away don't have access to the box atm

Maunderevents · 19-04-2018 11:42pm

Ok thanks
Maybe I will jus try it sure can always do it again if it won't work with your new image
No going to wait till you out new image up
My tv is 720

greasepalm · 19-04-2018 11:53pm

it has also been noted that if using an external skin it may crash your box,try removing skin and use one from plugins to see if it still does it.

Maunderevents · 20-04-2018 12:00am

greasepalm wrote: »

it has also been noted that if using an external skin it may crash your box,try removing skin and use one from plugins to see if it still does it.

I tryed that still same I even wiped hardrive

The high horse brigade · 20-04-2018 8:34am

Maunderevents wrote: »

Ok thanks
Maybe I will jus try it sure can always do it again if it won't work with your new image
No going to wait till you out new image up
My tv is 720

It will work but you may get no display as my image is definitely set to 1080p, I've checked. If this occurs see if you can navigate through the menus with the box buttons. I'll have a new image up in the late evening. I'll pm you when it's up.

Maunderevents · 20-04-2018 4:24pm

Hey I have it working all done working great issue is fixed have your picons etc on box
Thanks again for your help box is defo best box I have had very fast ðŸ˜ŠðŸ˜ŠðŸ˜Š
Just hope record issue don't start again it at night it happens will update later

The high horse brigade · 20-04-2018 4:41pm

I've updated my backup once again, this image is now set to 720p.

Complete backup: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DFUXnt5bhEPIOKV5ZSuOMajSDvOeRBhw
Tiviar flashing guide: http://www.openvix.co.uk/openvix-builds/Guides%20and%20Tutorials/Flashing%20Guides/Tiviar%20USB%20Flashing%20Guides/How%20to%20flash%20a%20Tiviar%20Alpha+.pdf
Picons pack, https://drive.google.com/open?id=1epgDfivdpeh3JjGjbWdT0JRkAIkKtN9i (all credit goes to MK on the world of sat forum) you need to use Filezilla to put the picon folder on your hard drive /media/hdd/picon (username: root, password: tempass)
When done you'll need to edit your own weather location ID in the MyMetrix Lite plugin, you can find your own location ID here http://weather.mynonpublic.com/locationid.html
Webif is enabled and does not need a pass on the standard port (80) (if you're adding a firewall rule be sure to enable encryption in the OpenWebif plugin or use port 443). Connect to the box in your web browser using it's IP
CrossEPG is enabled, it will download the 7 day EPG for the satellite channels to the hdd once a day at 4.00AM. You need to manually download once after install
AutoBouquetMaker is configured to add Saorview first and then Freesat category bouquets and is set to automatically run daily (this updates any frequency changes in line with the Saorview and Freesat EPG). Change your Saorview region in menu -> setup -> service searching -> AutoBouquetsMaker -> providers -> saorview area, then press green to save and then start a scan
Resolution set to 720p, if you need to change to 1080p menu -> setup -> video -> basic settings -> change mode to 1080p

P.C · 20-04-2018 9:11pm

Hello The high horse brigade

I am far behind you guys with the box
Can I use your back up as have open Vix loaded on to the box.

The high horse brigade · 20-04-2018 9:15pm

P.C wrote: »

Hello The high horse brigade

I am far behind you guys with the box
Can I use your back up as have open Vix loaded on to the box.

Yes, just follow the guide to flash

Jurgen Klopp · 21-04-2018 2:06am

Hi all have my Tivar set up after a long slog, mostly

My small problem. I have all my Irish and UK channels set up and have a 7 day EPG for the Irish ones

But the UK ones are iffy. Some are now and next others like Channel 4 can see next 24 hours ahead and some can't even see what's on now

In fact some can't see what's on for next few hours but can see all the programs for tomorrow?

Would it be taking a while to load in or what?

The high horse brigade · 21-04-2018 9:10am

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Hi all have my Tivar set up after a long slog, mostly

My small problem. I have all my Irish and UK channels set up and have a 7 day EPG for the Irish ones

But the UK ones are iffy. Some are now and next others like Channel 4 can see next 24 hours ahead and some can't even see what's on now

In fact some can't see what's on for next few hours but can see all the programs for tomorrow?

Would it be taking a while to load in or what?

You need to setup CrossEpg and set it to download the Epg to your hard drive daily. If you don't have the plugin download it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWsk6380b2Q

The high horse brigade · 21-04-2018 9:12am

sugarman wrote: »

Might be a stupid question, but could I use that image on another box with similar hardware or would I run into all sorts of problems?

No, each box has unique hardware. You could brick the box.

doogb · 21-04-2018 4:09pm

Hi,

I don't see any softcam in the plugins on the box. Can anyone point me in the right direction to download a softcam for nC+card ?

Thanks.

Jurgen Klopp · 21-04-2018 5:36pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

You need to setup CrossEpg and set it to download the Epg to your hard drive daily. If you don't have the plugin download it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWsk6380b2Q

Thanks it's looks ok but says no nim value. That's apparently the tuners but they are set up ok

The high horse brigade · 21-04-2018 5:40pm

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Thanks it's looks ok but says no nim value. That's apparently the tuners but they are set up ok

Have you sky UK open TV set in CrossEpg open TV providers? You're saving CrossEpg to HDD not local flash?

Jurgen Klopp · 21-04-2018 8:10pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Have you sky UK open TV set in CrossEpg open TV providers? You're saving CrossEpg to HDD not local flash?

I relocked the sat tuners as well as added some extra packages from XTML providers and most have filled in

Still stuck with 11 channels not picking up tho. S4C Wales is the only one I care about that isn't filling

The high horse brigade · 21-04-2018 8:14pm

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

I relocked the sat tuners as well as added some extra packages from XTML providers and most have filled in

Still stuck with 11 channels not picking up tho. S4C Wales is the only one I care about that isn't filling

I have full Epg for every channel and don't bother with any xtml providers, just open TV sky UK

Jurgen Klopp · 21-04-2018 9:31pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

I have full Epg for every channel and don't bother with any xtml providers, just open TV sky UK

Thanks I slog onwards

Gerry Wicklow · 21-04-2018 9:43pm

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Thanks I slog onwards

As THHB says you only need Sky UK openTV 28.2 ticked. To confirm it's working press the yellow download button while its highlighted and you should see the box download the data for ~930 channels. You should not need any XMLs at all.

The high horse brigade · 21-04-2018 9:51pm

Maybe delete the full CrossEpg directory on your hard drive and start again

Also do a full scan of the satellite with clear before scan set. Then run CrossEpg again

Jurgen Klopp · 21-04-2018 11:35pm

Thanks Gerry it loads 930 alright but still S4C and the CBS channels blank.

I just used FileZilla to delete the crossepg directory now and am scanning with clear before scan now

Will see what happens when I try EPG again

Jurgen Klopp · 21-04-2018 11:37pm

Actually I am using a custom bouquet built from dreambox edit. I wonder if that's doing it

Jurgen Klopp · 21-04-2018 11:45pm

Quick question, does the box require a net connection at all times to download the EPG or is it via sat?

Gerry Wicklow · 21-04-2018 11:53pm

crossEPG gets the openTV data direct from the satellite. It only needs the web for XML sources.

If you want S4C HD you could try a manual scan of 11307 H 27500 5/6 QPSK
(the same TP as Motorsport tv)

sligojoek · 22-04-2018 12:12am

I've had a few unexpected expenses since I last posted so I'm gonna have to hold off buying the box for a week or two.

One question. THHB said the EPG updates at 4 am. Does the box have to be left plugged in or will it update after it's turned on next day? I always turn off the switch on the socket going to bed.

Jurgen Klopp · 22-04-2018 3:12am

Got it done.

The few that are wonky such as S4C I deleted off my custom bouquet I pushed from dreambox edit.

Manual scanned S4C, etc which then has a working EPG then manually added it to the custom bouquet thanks for the help

ITV HD what's the current code, it isn't showing for me when I scan?

The high horse brigade · 22-04-2018 8:02am

sligojoek wrote: »

I've had a few unexpected expenses since I last posted so I'm gonna have to hold off buying the box for a week or two.

One question. THHB said the EPG updates at 4 am. Does the box have to be left plugged in or will it update after it's turned on next day? I always turn off the switch on the socket going to bed.

Stop doing that, you should really leave it on standby where it can do scheduled recordings. It will consume very little power. We now live in the age of the internet of things where home automation devices are available at all times

The high horse brigade · 22-04-2018 8:04am

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Got it done.

The few that are wonky such as S4C I deleted off my custom bouquet I pushed from dreambox edit.

Manual scanned S4C, etc which then has a working EPG then manually added it to the custom bouquet thanks for the help

ITV HD what's the current code, it isn't showing for me when I scan?

11052 H 23000 8PSK 3/4

https://en.kingofsat.net/pos-28.2E.php

greasepalm · 22-04-2018 9:02am

Agreed on that i just use remote to power off boxes and they all have lan connections as all my boxes are networked and can view recordings fom any other box in house.I have abm and epg running in the early hours.

Jurgen Klopp · 22-04-2018 5:40pm

Lads, I have a second terrestrial tuner added via USB tuner.

Do I need to enable some settings? I tried to have a recording for RTE and TG4 but it says there's a schedule conflict?

It only shows 1 terrestrial tuner in settings too

The high horse brigade · 22-04-2018 5:50pm

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Lads, I have a second terrestrial tuner added via USB tuner.

Do I need to enable some settings? I tried to have a recording for RTE and TG4 but it says there's a schedule conflict?

It only shows 1 terrestrial tuner in settings too

Is the usb tuner one that's supported, you'll need to download the driver for it in plugins and do a hard reboot.

Jurgen Klopp · 22-04-2018 5:52pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Is the usb tuner one that's supported, you'll need to download the driver for it in plugins and do a hard reboot.

Ah ok, feck where did I put the CD lol

Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB

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